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Baycedar

Suriana maritima

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Surianaceae ›Genus: Suriana

About

Suriana is a monotypic genus of flowering plants containing only Suriana maritima, which is commonly known as bay cedar. It has a pantropical distribution and can be found on coasts in the New and Old World tropics. Bay cedar is an evergreen shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) and sometimes reaching 6 m (20 ft). The leaves are alternate, simple, 1–6 cm (0.39–2.36 in) long and 0.6 cm (0.24 in) wide. The grey-green, succulent foliage yields an...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Baycedar?
The scientific name of Baycedar is Suriana maritima.
What is the conservation status of Baycedar?
The Baycedar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Baycedar belong to?
Baycedar belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Baycedar belong to?
Baycedar belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Baycedar belong to?
Baycedar belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Baycedar belong to?
Baycedar belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Baycedar belong to?
Baycedar belongs to the family Surianaceae.
What genus does Baycedar belong to?
Baycedar belongs to the genus Suriana.